No Contact Order Violation

Summary

A verbal no contact order should ideally be followed by written communication. You have a right to know the details of the allegations against you and can appeal disciplinary actions. Review your schools code of conduct for grounds of suspension, which may include harassment, defamation, or breach of confidentiality. Consider consulting a legal advisor for specific guidance.

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I attend college in Texas and three of my friends were threatened by this girl in our residence hall and were issued no contact orders. Nothing was signed no documents were shown they were just told that it existed. Last night we were pulled into a meeting with our resident director and we are in trouble for violating it because rumors spread on campus about the incident. The issue was swept under the rug for a month and now they are threatening to suspend us or put us on academic probabtion.
Hello ****,
I understand your situation. Can you clarify if you received any written communication about the no contact order or its violation? This information will help me provide more accurate guidance.
Last month the resident director just said it was in place and we were not allowed to talk or communicate in any way with this other student. After the meeting last night we did reach out and ask for a written response regarding the expectations going forward.
Hello ****,
It seems like you're dealing with a difficult situation. In Texas, educational institutions should provide clear guidelines about disciplinary actions. Here are a few points to consider:
- A verbal no contact order should ideally be followed by written communication.
- You have a right to know the details of the allegations against you.
- You can appeal disciplinary actions.
I recommend you consult your student handbook or a legal advisor for more specific guidance.
Do rumors being spread on campus create grounds for us being suspended ? We know the other girl has been talking about the situation and our resident director said she was allowed to but now we are getting approached by people about the situation. We are in trouble for rumors and possibly spreading informatioon when she is allowed to go talk about it
Hello ****,
In Texas, the grounds for suspension are typically outlined in the school's code of conduct or policy handbook. Generally, rumors themselves may not lead to suspension unless they violate specific codes such as:
- Harassment or bullying policies.
- Defamation or spreading false information.
- Breach of confidentiality or privacy rules.
I recommend reviewing your school's policies and considering legal consultation.
Ok thank you for your help
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation!